Software Engineer - MID

Responsibilities for this Position

Location: USA CO Peterson AFB

Full Part/Time: Full time

Job Req: RQ224862

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other

Required:

None

Job Family: Software Engineering

Skills: Back-End Development, Engineering, Programming Languages

Certifications: None

Experience: 5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship

Required:

Yes

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of War's mission to keep our country safe and secure.

Iron EagleX (IEX), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), delivers agile IT and Intelligence solutions. Combining small-team flexibility with global scale, IEX leverages emerging technologies to provide innovative, user-focused solutions that empower organizations and end users to operate smarter, faster, and more securely in dynamic environments.

The Software Engineer-Mid will support Special Operations Command - North (SOCNORTH) located at Peterson AFB (Colorado Springs), Colorado.

As a Software Engineer, you will design and maintain data-driven backend systems to provide secure, high-performance search and analytics capabilities, with a focus on supporting U.S. national security missions. This role involves developing applications using Python or JavaScript/Type Script; for Python, the Streamlit library is preferred, while React is used for JavaScript/Type Script projects. You will develop backend services for data ingestion and retrieval, design APIs and microservices using Python Flask or FastAPI, and implement Dev Sec Ops  practices such as CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code.

Additionally, a crucial part of the job involves conducting Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) on Commercially Available Information (CAI), Publicly Available Information (PAI), and other datasets. Data is stored in Postgres databases and can be accessed via SQL Alchemy. Expertise in backend programming languages such as Python, Go, or Java, experience with search and data systems, cloud infrastructure (AWS), container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes), and Dev Sec Ops  practices are essential.

• Proficient in JavaScript/Type Script React and Python.
• Proficient in Flask or FastAPI and familiar with relational/non-relational databases including Postgres and Elasticsearch.
• Proficient with Git, SQL Alchemy, and basic CI/CD pipeline support.

• Clearance: Current DoW TS/SCI Clearance is required.
• Experience: 5 years of related software development experience.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Certifications: None required; familiarity with AWS, Docker, and Dev Sec Ops  tools is preferred.
• Role requirements: 5 days on-site
• Due to US Government Contract Requirements, only US Citizens are eligible for this role

At IEX/GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

Explore a career at IEX/GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results. #iexjobs #OCONUS

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

The likely salary range for this position is $108,800 - $147,200. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options: Onsite

Work Location: USA CO Peterson AFB

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.

To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical…